NFL, CTE

NFL star had severe CTE at time of death: ‘A cautionary tale’
The brain of former NFL star, Frank Wycheck, was found to have severe damage from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Wycheck passed away in December 2023 at the age of 52. His family confirmed at the time that they intended to work with CTE researchers in the wake of his passing.
Ex-Tennessee Titans star had CTE at time of death, researchers confirm
Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck had stage III CTE at the time of his death in December 2023, researchers confirmed, his family said Thursday.
Former NFL star Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE prior to death, researchers say
A scientific study of former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck's brain confirmed the late NFL star suffered from the degenerative brain disease in the last years of his life.
Late NFL tight end Frank Wycheck had CTE, his family reveals, hoping to further raise awareness
His daughters said they had challenges understanding both the physical and mental changes from their father, who died at 52 in 2023, thinking he was just missing the spotlight of his career.
Titans legend Frank Wycheck diagnosed with CTE Stage III at time of death
On the 13-month anniversary of his passing, the family of Tennessee Titans legend Frank Wycheck announced that the tight end had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Stage III at the time of his death.
Frank Wycheck, late Titans star, diagnosed with CTE after death, family reveals
Frank Wycheck was diagnosed with CTE just over a year after the former Titans star's death at the age of 52, his family revealed.
Frank Wycheck's family reveals CTE diagnosis
“The family of late Tennessee Titans great Frank Wycheck announced the former tight end tested positive for Stage III Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in hopes the diagnosis will raise awareness on the dangers of brain damage in contact sports,” TMZ shared on their website.
Family of Frank Wycheck confirms CTE diagnosis
The family of beloved Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck said the former player suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) before his death in December 2023 at the age of 52.
Former Tennessee Titans star Frank Wycheck diagnosed with CTE after death, family reveals
Former Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck died at 52 in December. His family revealed he suffered from CTE before his death.
Researchers Confirm 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE
Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had sta
Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck, who died in 2023, diagnosed with CTE
Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy before his 2023 death, his family announced Thursday.
Tennessee Titans Legend Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died in a Fall at Age 52, Family Says
Tennessee Titans legend Frank Wycheck had CTE when he died in 2023 at age 52, his family shared in a statement on Tuesday, ...
Opinion
Frank Wycheck CTE diagnosis reminder that real human beings play a brutal game | Opinion
Frank Wycheck will always be remembered for his part in the Music City Miracle. But his CTE diagnosis should remind us all of how brutal the sport is.